Stoke 2-0 up at St George's Park

Your chance to lift the Carabao Cup!

Ahead of next Tuesday’s semi-final second leg, the cup will be in the Bristol Galleries shopping centre this weekend.

It will be at the Poundland store between 1 and 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday if you want to have your photo taken.

Plus there will be a chance to win tickets to the game.

Carabao Cup

13:42

Paul Merson on Man United - he's forgetting something

The Sky Sports pundit has been writing about why Man City shouldn’t be favourites for the Champions League. He thinks Man United have just as good a chance as Pep Guardiola’s side in the competition.

“That’s where Man Utd have got just as good a chance of winning it as Man City, because that just wouldn’t happen at Man Utd. I really think they have every chance in the Champions League. I say that because they can go to tough places and draw 0-0. No problem at all.”

You completely sure about that Paul? Any excuse...

13:36

Ben Woodburn staying at Liverpool

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that the Welsh international is staying at Anfield.

Woodburn, 18, was wanted by Sunderland and Leeds United this month but Klopp has decided against sending him out.

He said:“There’s no rush in it. It’s nice that clubs are asking for him already, but Ben had enough games so far; he played in different competitions, the UEFA Youth League, the U23s and had games with us,”

“We will help him, of course, and if there is any point in the next year when we think he needs to go somewhere then we will consider that for sure. But not for the moment.”

Ben Woodburn

13:24

How the U23s line-up today

They are taking on Stoke City at St George’s Park with kick-off at 2pm.

12:39

Could City be interested in signing Charlie Wkye?

Sky Sports are reporting that at least seven Championship sides are interested in signing Bradford City striker Charlie Wyke.

The 25-year-old forward has netted 12 times this season for the Bantams and is thought to be valued at £1m.

Sky report that there have been no bids but Bradford are aware of the interest. Wyke currently has ‘a back injury’ and is a doubt for their clash with Bristol Rovers tomorrow after missing their defeat to Northampton Town.

Personally, I think he fits the bill for what Bristol City require. The powerful forward has been excellent in League One after making the step up from Carlisle United in January 2017.

He finished last season with seven goals in his 19 matches and is fantastic in the air.

Exactly what the Robins require at this stage as the Plan B Lee Johnson has been speaking about.

He has 18 months left on his contract at Valley Parade and Stuart McCall won’t want to lose his frontman with the Bantams in the League One play-off spots, but money talks.

One to keep an eye on?

12:22

Does Bobby Reid need a rest tonight?

The livewire striker has played every minute of the festive period except for being brought off in the 89 minute against Norwich last week and in the match against Middlesbrough at the beginning of December.

Reid was also taken off for a 10-minute break against Cardiff at the beginning of November.

Apart from that, he’s played every minute of every game since the end of September, only missing the Carabao Cup encounter against Crystal Palace.

Spurs defender out on loan

The 20-year-old had spent the first half of the season with Sheffield United.

He returned to Spurs last week but now heads to Portman Road.

11:39

Gary Rowett on the Robins

The Derby County boss has been speaking about Bristol City ahead of tonight’s game.

“We saw down there what they (Bristol City) are capable of, and we have seen in recent games that they are a really good side against different types of opposition,” Rowett said.

“I think Lee, his players and his staff have done a really fine job this season.

“They have loads of energy, they are a really young side and we will be very aware of what they are good at but at the same time we are at home, we are in very good form, and our focus is always on us and what we are good at.”

Gary Rowett

10:41

Crouch or no Crouch

This caused a fair bit of debate on our Twitter account last night.

The former England international could be making a surprise switch to Chelsea - but would you want him at City if he was available?

09:59

City at St George's Park

The Robins squad have been at the home of England’s national team since yesterday.

They stayed overnight and will have had the perfect preparations for tonight’s game at the fantastic £105m facility.

City’s under-23s will be in action there this afternoon before the first-team make the 30-minute journey to Pride Park.

St George's Park

09:40

When would a signing have to be registered to feature in tonight's game?

Yesterday is the answer.

So unless Bristol City completed a deal and sent the registration papers through by 12.00 noon on Thursday, we won’t see any further new faces tonight.

They could be keeping it under wraps for today but it seems unlikely.

Here’s the exact ruling from the EFL:

41.5 Subject to Regulations 41.6, 41.7 and 55, a Player will only be eligible to play in a match organised by The League if the appropriate forms for his registration or the transfer of his registration (including, for the avoidance of doubt, Temporary Loan Transfers) are received (including by facsimile) and found to be in order by The League by 12.00 noon on the day prior to the date of such match.

Ryan Kent of Bristol City makes his Bristol City debut

09:14

Lee Johnson on tonight's match

The Bristol City boss is expecting an exciting match against Derby County tonight.

The Rams are second in the Championship table and are bang in form.

Johnson told BCTV:“They’re a very good footballing side and it always presents a good game. We like to play in games like this.

“They have excellent players, as do we and it will be a good advert for the Championship - it’s one I am looking forward to.

“Gary Rowett has done an excellent job there and they find themselves on a good run at the moment.

“But we want to close the gap at the top and get back to winning ways ourselves. We’re looking forward to it.”

Bristol City Head Coach Lee Johnson

09:10

Under 23s in action at St George's Park

Luke Williams side will take on Stoke City at 2pm in a Premier League Cup match.

There will be free entry for supporters this afternoon at the venue.

City stayed at St George’s Park and trained there ahead of tonight’s match

06:58KEY EVENT

What can we expect today?

Well, there is the Derby County match tonight and we’ll have full coverage if you can’t make the trip to Pride Park

But could Bristol City make their third signing of the transfer window as well?

The last two Fridays have seen new arrivals - it appears to be a popular day for signings at Ashton Gate.